Demonstrating Teacher Candidates Competence in Skills and Fitness

Demonstrating Teacher Candidate's Competence in Skills and Fitness Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC Dr. Charlie Bowers Dr. Shelley Hamill Dr. Mel Horton

Standard 2: Skill and Fitness Based Competence • Physical education teacher candidates are physically educated individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to demonstrate competent movement performance and health enhancing fitness as delineated in the NASPE K – 12 Standards.

Implemented in Fall 2008 Catalog After 30 hours, all teacher candidates must meet the following requirements: • 1. A “C” or better in PHED 112 and EDUC 110. • 2. Take the PRAXIS I examination. A passing score will not be required on PRAXIS I until the teacher candidate • applies formal admission into the College of Education. • 3. Achieve and Maintain the healthy zones on all components of health related fitness as measured by Fitnessgram. * • 4. Demonstrate competency in selected invasion and net games as measured by a B- or better in PHED 234. * • 5. Demonstrate the six fundamental movement skills at the proficiency level as measured by the South Carolina Assessment criteria. * • • 6. Complete an application for Continuation in the Teacher Certification program. Before enrolling in EDUC 475 and 490, teacher candidates must: 1. Achieve a C or better in PHED 348 and 391 2. Pass Praxis II (both content and video portion). In addition to the above requirements, all requirements must be met for initial admission to the Richard W. Riley College of Education. Teacher candidates must have successfully completed BIOL 307 before admission to Teacher Education will be granted. • *Accommodations will be made for teacher candidates with documented physical disabilities.

NASPE Standard Element 2. 1 • Teacher candidates will: ▫ Demonstrate personal competence in motor skill performance for a variety of physical activities and movement patterns.

PHED 150 Skill Themes, Concepts, & National Standards PHED 621 Skill and Fitness Based Competency • • • Running Jumping & Landing Kicking Throwing Catching Striking

PHED 150 Skill Themes, Concepts, & National Standards PHED 621 Skill and Fitness Based Competency • Qualitative Check Sheets • SCPEAP Rubrics • TC analyzes performance in Dartfish • TC creates a media notebook in Dartfish

Data Chart for 2. 1 Spring 2008 2. 1 Rubric N Unacceptable % Acceptable % Target % Running 15 0 0% 15 100% Jumping & landing 15 1 7% 0 0% 14 93% Throwing 15 0 7% 2 13% 12 80% Catching 15 0 0% 2 13% 13 87% Striking 15 0 0% 2 13% 13 87% Kicking 15 0 0% 2 13% 13 87%

NASPE Standard Element 2. 2 • Teacher candidates will: ▫ Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of fitness throughout the program.

Fitnessgram Testing Phases Phase 1 • Freshmen students evaluated in PHED 112 • Results shared w/ TC & note goes in Advising File w/ specific activity course requirements • Encouraged to begin fitness programs addressing weaknesses • Students passing all parameters are encouraged to maintain or improve their fitness levels. • Initial evaluation of MAT students occurs in PHED 612

Phase 2: Formative Fitnessgram Evaluation and Remediation • Sophomore level students re-evaluated in PHED 202 Concepts of Fitness & Exercise. • Basic exercise testing & prescription instruction • Devise personal fitness programs • Administer the Fitnessgram to freshmen students in PHED 112. • Informed of & encouraged to take fitness-related classes offered by the Department of Recreational Services.

Fitness-related courses at Winthrop • • • • Tai Chi Taekwando, martial arts, and self-defense courses Mountain Biking Weight control through diet and exercise Fitness for life Pilates Core stability Water aerobics Cardio kick Yoga Weight training Rock climbing Aerobic walking Individual and team games and sports

Group Exercise Classes WU Recreational Services • • • Yoga Turbo kick Book camp Triple threat Cardio sculpt Crunch time Hip hop hustle Step n sculpt Fitness fusion Zumba Aqua tone Stretch it out

Phase 3: Summative Fitnessgram Evaluation • Senior students evaluated in PHED 391 Secondary Methods or PHED 348 Elementary Methods • MAT students will be evaluated in PHED 671 Secondary Methods or PHED 670 Elementary Methods

Sample Data Chart Fitness Gram Fall 2008 2. 2 Fitnessgram N Below Health Zone % Health Fitness Zone % Pacer Test 15 0 0% 15 100% Sit & Reach 15 2 13% 13 87% Push-Up 15 1 7% 14 93% Curl-Up 15 0 0% 15 100% Skinfold 15 1 7% 14 93%

NASPE Standard Element 2. 3 • Teacher candidates will: ▫ Demonstrate performance concepts related to skillful movement in a variety of physical activities.

PHED 234 Teaching Invasion and Net Games PHED 621 Skill and Fitness Based Competency • TC gain an understanding of tactics & strategies for effective game play. ▫ ▫ Invasion: Flag Football, Soccer, Basketball Net/Wall: Pickle Ball, Volleyball Striking/Fielding: Whiffle Ball, Softball Target: Bowling

Assessment Used in PHED 234 • Students must complete the course with a B- or above • Games Performance Assessment Instrument • Students code • Instructor codes • Must re-take course is grade less than B-

Sample Assessment Form PHED 234 • Volleyball ▫ Decisions Made ▫ Skill Execution ▫ Adjust • TC analyzes performance in Dartfish

Sample Data Chart for 2. 3 Spring 2009 2. 1 Rubric N Unacceptable % Acceptable (B or B-) % Target (A- or A) % Volleyball 12 0 0% 4 33% 8 67% Basketball 12 0 0% 8 67% 4 33% Whiffle Ball 12 0 0% 8 67% 4 33% Bowling 12 0 0% 12 100% 0 0% Grade Totals for 2. 1 Skill Competency 12 0 0% 8 67% 4 33%